Table 3 Urinary iodine concentration levels in pregnant women in their third trimester in Gwembe and Sinazongwe of Southern Province, Zambia from April 2016 to March 2018 (n = 218)
Iodine intake status | Urine Iodine concentration (μg/L) | Number (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Insufficient | < 150 | 106 | 48.6 |
Adequate | 150–249 | 74 | 34.0 |
More than Adequate | 250–499 | 28 | 12.8 |
Excessive | ≥ 500 | 10 | 4.6 |
Total | Â | 218 | 100 |